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Inside a decorated tent hall at the Maha Kumbha camp, a bearded man in an orange-red robe with an orange shawl stands in front of an ornate gold throne with a gilded backrest, gesturing with his hands. To his right, a shaved-headed attendant in a saffron-orange dhoti holds a brass tray of red flowers, and another attendant in a saffron garment and rudraksha mala stands beside a gold ceremonial fan. Seated devotees in the background wear colourful saris and white clothing, and a small deity murti stands at the left edge. Colourful hanging banners and pennants decorate the tent.

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February 14 20132013-02-14A bearded man in a red-orange kurta with an orange shawl stands before an ornate gilded throne, bringing red flower petals to his face in a gesture of reverence. Beside him, a smiling person with long dark hair wears an orange garment and rudraksha beads, holding a brass tray of red petals; further right, a shaved-headed man in a gold-patterned orange wrap and a man in white dhoti hold garlands and stand attentively. Behind them, seated devotees in white and orange sit on a carpeted floor beneath pennants and hanging cloth in a pink-lit tent, with a deity figure partially visible at the lower left near the throne.2013-02-14February 14 20132013-02-14December 29 20142014-12-29A photo inside a saffron-and-cream tent at a Kumbh Mela event. In the foreground, a bearded man in a pink-red robe with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, beside a woman in an orange sari with a dark bindi, smiling with hands folded near a golden fan-shaped ceremonial item. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and saffron clothes listen attentively, and a bald man in white stands near a speaker. Hanging white banners with printed text, a yellow tassel and a framed picture of a deity hang on the tent, and a small framed picture of a deity murti sits in the lower right. a person's presence is not clearly established from appearance.2013-02-14A photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe and a gold ceremonial necklace standing before an ornate silver-and-gold throne decorated with floral garlands. He raises both hands in a gesture of greeting, smiling. To his right, a man in a white shirt and white shawl stands with palms pressed together. Silhouetted heads of an audience fill the lower foreground. a person is shown in the centre, with the hair, saffron robe and gold necklace cues of the presentation. The image carries a copyright overlay, which is not transcribed.2008-07-17December 06 20162016-12-06April 17 20162016-04-17Photo of a hall with a golden ornate throne at centre, on which a seated man in a maroon/red robe with a long gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits on a red cushion, flanked by a brass kalasha vessel, a trident-topped stand and a pedestal fan. Around him, people in saffron and orange robes with gold borders stand and sit, several clapping and raising hands; a young girl in orange stands in front, and women in white and orange sarees appear at right. A red curtain and bamboo screens form the backdrop, and a patterned red carpet lies before the throne. The scene suggests a puja or darshan setting, with the seated figure's identity not established from appearance.2016-03-30Outdoor event photo of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-brown robe, a rudraksha-style mala, a gold chain and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead and a smile. A bare-footed woman in orange robes on the left raises a stick, and a woman in white with an orange-red sash stands behind the throne. Two attendants in orange garments with bamboo staffs stand at right, one holding a staff upright. A striped woven mat covers the ground, and a white standing fan stands beside the throne. Greenery and a tent canopy appear behind.2017-01-14Evening procession at an outdoor ashram event with a large crowd seated on tiered stands behind. A man with a full dark beard and swept-back hair sits smiling on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-brown robe, a pink and white flower garland, layered rudraksha and gold-toned necklaces. Flanking the throne are two gilded trident staffs and ornate finials. To the right, a man in an orange robe with a gold waistband stands with palms joined, and a line of white-clad and bare-chested devotees with red garlands kneel in the foreground. Overhead hangs a garlanded canopy of flowers. a person cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha, seated on a throne during a procession.2016-12-06October 29 20162016-10-29